Material Planner

Organizes plan and schedules and oversees open die production to ensure that processing procedures are carried out according to specifications by performing the following duties. Primary Duties & Responsibilities In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives. Reads production demand, forging processes, and/or traveler instructions to determine processing and furnace specifications. Observes processing of material through the presses and compares information with the schedule to ensure compliance with processing specifications; informs supervisor of deviations from processing instructions; and documents problems, procedures and production. Time tracking and record keeping of DPR data, downtime, operation time, and non-conformance. Post transactions into Syteline Coordinates cross functionally with maintenance to schedule repairs, down time, or calibrations of furnaces and/or presses Reports tooling issues to engineering Schedule for 1st and 2nd shift Work weekend as required to meet production goals Escalates deviations from production schedule with proposed corrective actions Prepares daily and weekly production schedule to ensure company targets are achieved Completes DPR (Daily Production Report) and furnace light up sheets. Identifies tooling or material shortages and follows up with management or supervisor Fill in for reporting on TOC Line-walks. Writes MRR’s for non-conforming product. Required Skills Ability to interpret shop travelers, drawings and procedures and WI (work instruction). Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before managers or other Company employees. Ability to work assigned schedule with minimal absences Ability to work weekends to support open die throughput plan and company targets. Ability to calculate time and amounts such as time at temperature, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Basic Excel skills Experience & Education 1+ years in Planning/Scheduling/Manufacturing Forging experience preferred Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Compensation & Benefits For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $18.50 to $25.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 40 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan. Export Control This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. #J-18808-Ljbffr